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White House officials bid farewell to Air Force One planes used since 1990
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White House officials bid farewell to the Boeing 747-200s that have served as Air Force One since 1990, as one of them completed its final flight carrying the president home from Europe. The aircraft, designated VC-25A by the Air Force, forms the AF1 fleet alongside another 747-200 (tails 29000 and 28000) that will be retired.
Three 747-800s are being outfitted to serve as presidential aircraft, including a Qatar-donated jet slated as temporary AF1 this summer. Modifications and testing on the new plane are complete and will relieve the aging VC-25A fleet. The other two are expected by mid-2028 and will wear a red, white, gold, and navy scheme.
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